Dorothy Radonski
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 5 years, 1 month AGO
May 7, 1936 – December 1, 2019
Dorothy “Dottie” Mae (Hatherell) Radonski, 83, passed away in Seattle, Washington, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Dottie was born on May 7, 1936 in Butte, Montana, to parents William John Hatherell and Avis Elizabeth (Bryam) Hatherell. She went to West Seattle High School and married Jack Allen Radonski on Dec. 2, 1955 in Seattle, Washington. They would later move to Bellevue, Spokane and Cheney, and then after full-time RVing for a season, settled in Othello, Washington.
Dottie was a talented seamstress and quilter. Together with her friends they would make blankets and quilts to support foster children. She would also host Bible studies in her home and enjoyed reading, texting family and visiting friends.
Dottie is survived by her son Allen Radonski and daughter Toni Young (Tim); grandchildren Taushka, Nick (Rachelle), Reverend Matthew (Kassy) and Brooke; great–grandson Walker; great-granddaughter Penelope Joy and sisters Betty Burnett, Myra Beard and Mary Deede.
She was predeceased by her husband Jack Radonski, sister Midge Coon, brother Chuck Hatherell, nephew Todd Hatherell and parents John and Avis Hatherell.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial donation made in Dottie’s name to support local foster children. Go to www.olivecrest.org in the Pacific Northwest.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Overlake Park Presbyterian Church, 1836 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue, Washington, officiated by grandson Reverend Matthew Young.